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Craftsman 247.25586 vs Craftsman 917.27031
Verdict: Craftsman 247.25586 vs Craftsman 917.27031
The Craftsman 247.25586 and the Craftsman 917.27031 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 13 hp. Craftsman 917.27031 is the newer design (1998 vs 1993). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
13 hp
13 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
MTDReference
AYPReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Power
9.3 kWReference
9.3 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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4.7 LReference
Displacement
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28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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87 x 78 mmReference
Sparkplug
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Champion J19LMReference
Sparkplug gap
—
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
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1.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana 4360-120Reference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Craftsman 247.25586 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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5 (lights)Reference
Battery CCA
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190Reference
Battery AH
—
25Reference
Battery Group
—
U1RReference
40" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
101 cmReference
96 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x8.5-8Reference
Craftsman 917.27031 attachments
38" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.